Gus’ Pretzels is famous for their handmade pretzels and dipping sauces. There’s a glass window inside the shop so customers can see the process of making pretzels and sauces. The kids loved watching the employees make THEIR pretzels. The prices are decent, and the...

The Gateway Arch… truly a gem in St. Louis. With 630 feet of beauty, it boasts a spectacular view of St. Louis to the west and the Mississippi River and western Illinois to the east. The arch is a symbol of the westward expansion. After seeing the massive landmark,...

We spent hours at the St Louis Science Center (member of the ASTC Passport Program). This place is for kids of all ages. From IMAX movies to science experiments they have lots to inspire your mind. They even had a special hands-on area just for younger kids. We had...

Besides the Vatican, the Basilica Cathedral of St Louis has the largest collection of mosaics in the WORLD. Our family would love to hop on a plane and take two months to explore Europe but, um, that’s not happening anytime soon. While we were walking through the...

Union Station has been transformed from a abandoned train station to a mall with unique shops and fancy restaurants. The station was the “last great train station” (1884) of the US before the car industry shift the rails northward towards Chicago. Yes,...

St Louis is rich with American History ranging from stories of the Westward expansion, World’s Fair, Railroad hubs to breweries. Whether you’re a beer drinker or not, when Adolphus Busch joined Eberhard Anheuser’s (his father-in-law) company they dramatically changed...